Overview
- The game launched October 30 on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with cross-play and cross-save support.
- SteamDB recorded a peak of 264,673 concurrent players, surpassing Embark’s The Finals and lifting ARC Raiders to the top of Steam’s global Top Sellers chart.
- Heavy demand produced login and connection errors at launch, and Embark quickly released a hotfix addressing server stability and animation issues.
- Embark published a near-term roadmap: a November update adds a new map and new ARC machines alongside quests and community events, with December bringing a Snowfall map condition, a new expedition, a new raider deck, and more activities.
- Early reception is strong, with Steam user reviews at Very Positive (roughly 88–89% positive) and multiple outlets praising accessible extraction design, gunplay, and atmosphere.